coming up, president obama's says the way to help poor people is to give them a free cell phone. ♪ @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ where's tommy? i thought he was wh you. no. jack! (playing twinkle, twinkle, little star.) don't stop! keep playing! here we go. here's the fun part! ♪ >> the government will pay for you to have a free cell phone with monthly minutes, no credit checand no deposit required. john: of free cell phone. 253 minutes. what the deal. this is to help poor people in need a lifeline. that is reasonable. this is a government program that began with ronald reagan. presidenobama expanded it, of course. and in just fr years the costs tripled and will continue rice can. >> a minority. you know. he gave up. , no income, disability. john: the more free stuff you get the more you're eligible to get. but eligible is. what did you do? >> i wento all the welfare offices in manhattan and a couple in brolyn and found out that there are people of their approach you on the street as the if you have your free phon yet. outside the office. john: private entrepreneur. >> a not on welfare. i to